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As an agriculturally focused organization who uplifts small family farmers, NCGA is always pushing to create policies and a culture that supports our environment and community.  From GMOs and Zero Waste to advocating for SNAP recipients and  farmers, NCGA is actively involved in policy change at the local and state level while holding ourselves and our vendors to a high standard through our organizational policies.



​The following statement is the official NCGA GMO position



By unanimous vote, this statement was adopted by the NCGA membership on November 8, 2006

The North Coast Grower’s Association is opposed to the use of genetically engineered seeds and crops. We believe that GMO technology goes against the very foundations of sustainable agriculture. The 1990 Farm Bill defines sustainable agriculture this way, “…Over the long term, satisfy human needs, enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base, make the most efficient use of non-renewable resources and integrate natural biological processes, sustain economic viability, and enhance the quality of life.” To be truly sustainable agriculture has to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
 
GMO’s are a strong component of industrial agriculture; they boast unsubstantiated promises of increased yields. In reality they increase the use of pesticides and show no increase in yield while increasing and consolidating corporate control of agriculture.

 GMO’s threaten the diversity of our seed base and the status of the world’s seed banks.
GMO crops threaten family farmers by holding them liable under strict patent laws for pollen contaminations that is uncontainable and for which the farmers have no control.
 
The agencies responsible for regulating agricultural biotechnology, the USDA, FDA and EPA have failed to properly monitor the technology.  
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There have been no adequate long-term studies. Many of the studies that have been done were conducted by the very companies that stand to benefit financially from the technology.

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​Humboldt County GMO Ban Initiative

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Humboldt County "Genetic Contamination Prevention Ordinance" GMO Ban Initiative, Measure P, passed in November of 2014. Read more about this ordinance here. 

Zero Waste at NCGA Farmers' Markets



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707 441-9999
info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org
PO Box 4232, Arcata CA 95518
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Meet the Board and Staff
    • Our Values
    • Economic Impacts
    • Artist Feature
    • Newsletter/ Press Room
    • Community Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Farmers' Markets
    • Arcata Plaza
    • Blue Lake Sunday Market
    • Fortuna
    • Friday Night Market, Eureka
    • Garberville
    • Henderson Center, Eureka
    • McKinleyville
    • Miranda
    • Old Town, Eureka
    • Shelter Cove
    • Willow Creek
    • Sorry, No Pets
  • Get Involved
    • Harvest Hub/Farm to Freezer Project
    • Employment / Volunteer / Farm Work
    • Non-Profit Tables at Market
    • Play Music at Market
  • Resources
    • Harvest Box Program
    • Food Access at the Market
    • What's in Season?
    • Know Your Farmer Program
  • Member Info
    • Current Member Resources
    • Member Updates
    • Interested Vendor Resources
    • Member Directory
    • Workshops for Farmers
  • Donate
    • Become a Friend of the Farmers' Market
  • Store